Vanessa Bates Ramirez

Vanessa Bates Ramirez

Bio

Vanessa Bates Ramirez is a Mexican-American writer based in the San Francisco Bay Area and Mexico City. She received an MFA from Northwestern University. You can follow her at https://www.facebook.com/vanessabatesramirezwriter/.

Vanessa Bates Ramirez Articles

Why did the idea of a relationship with Oliver go from plausible to absurd when I learned he was five years younger than I’d thought?

So This Is What It Feels Like To Be A Cougar 

I’d like nothing more than to hit a pause button and insert an extra five years just like this one into my life. Dating a younger man could be a perfect way to do that.

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I’m not looking to be a sexy mistress, an evil home-wrecker, or in-the-meantime entertainment.

Two Things To Remember If Your Date Turns Out To Be Married

I don’t even like sharing a bowl of popcorn; why would I want to share a person?

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Knowing What You Want (In Bed And In Life)

As I stand there staring, I realize my mouth is actually watering — I’m a split second away from literally drooling over this guy.

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